Long Island News

Zara opens its first Eastern Long Island store at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove during a multimillion-dollar redevelopment. Shoppers in Smithtown and beyond gain access to trendy fashion plus new dining and an outdoor plaza.

West Meadow Beach parking lot in Stony Brook closes March 18 for curbs, sidewalks, and pavilion work. Town allows Trustees Road parking until Memorial Day reopening.

Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson has opened its $78 million Frey Family Emergency Department, doubling the size for faster care. The 29,000-square-foot facility targets the area's aging population with age-friendly features.

Hempstead School District faced closure of David Patterson Elementary due to $100M in charter school costs, but the school remains open for the 2025-2026 school year after community pushback.

Massapequa home sales remain resilient in early March 2026, with closings at 163 Massachusetts Ave for $685,000 on March 4 and another at $939,500 on March 3. Median prices hover around $808K in this competitive Nassau County market.

Hicksville's Downtown Revitalization Initiative in Oyster Bay kicks off public construction this spring, with parking lot closures starting May 3, 2025. Private projects like $111M Alpine at 99 Newbridge Rd. add housing and retail.

Patchogue sees above-average property crime risks, with a 1 in 122 chance of theft or burglary. Violent crime stays low at 1 in 1778, per latest stats.

Discover Port Jefferson's top pizza spots from coal-fired Neapolitan at The Pie to old-school slices at Colosseo. This guide covers must-try pies on Main Street and Route 112.

Patchogue's downtown is buzzing as local entrepreneurs tap into redevelopment wins and new grants like the L.O.C.A.L. program. Discover how businesses on Ocean Avenue are growing with real funding support.

Discover Hempstead's most expensive February 2026 home sales, led by an $840,000 4-bed at 187 Kennedy Avenue. From spacious family homes to luxury features, see what sold for top dollar.

Nassau County released 2026 General Tax Rates on January 2, impacting Garden City homeowners. Check your tentative assessment now to avoid higher bills.

While North Fork districts lose students, Huntington area schools like South Huntington serve 5,715 and Huntington UFSD holds over 3,900. Reconfigurations signal adaptive strategies to enrollment shifts.

Patchogue homes sold near asking price in January 2026 amid Suffolk's low inventory. Median Suffolk sales hit $700K, up 4.5% year-over-year.

Northwell Health advances expansion plans at Plainview Hospital following a tentative nurse contract that stopped a strike. Local nurses at Plainview and Syosset Hospitals secured better staffing and pay.

Smithtown's 2026 capital budget funds major upgrades to parks, pools, and town offices. Key projects at Burrwinkle Park and Hoyt Farm aim to boost recreation and safety.

Nassau County is receiving over $15 million in federal funding for more than a dozen community projects focused on water quality, law enforcement, and infrastructure improvements. The funding comes as Long Island recovers from recent federal budget cuts.

JPI has broken ground on Portico, a 272-unit mixed-use project at 450 The Promenade North in Long Beach. This $150 million development kicks off the Mosaic redevelopment of the old City Place site, set to open in June 2028.